Headmaster Jean didn't show any reaction after Vale revealed his intention. He didn't even feel surprised that he really wanted to save Philip at all. The Headmaster seemed more curious about Vale's motivation to save Philip.
After thinking for a while, the Headmaster shook his head.
"Even if it's you, it's too dangerous. You might die there, and I can't let that happen. Heinz will surely blame me if something happens to you. He may no longer send us his next experiment—I mean, new apprentice, if you died there. Your future is limitless, and sending you out on a dangerous mission is too early. Only 9th-year and 10th-year students are allowed to take such missions." Headmaster Jean replied.
"Wait… Does it mean there's already a mission sent out to save Philip?" Vale asked in shock.
Is the Academy lacking so many personnel that they can't even mobilize professional Arcanists to save their student?! Are they actually relying on students to save someone kidnapped in their territory? Isn't this too pathetic?!
Headmaster Jean seemed to have read Vale's thoughts as he calmly explained.
"Some reconnaissance missions are already assigned to them, and there are also few information gathering missions… They weren't dangerous tasks. The Order had also mobilized a couple of squads to rescue Philip once we clearly grasped our enemies."
Vale still couldn't believe it since it felt like they were really taking their time to save Philip.
'No, perhaps they're aware that Philip isn't in real danger yet?' Vale suddenly thought.
This mystical world should have potions or spells that would enslave or hypnotize people. If they had used such methods, Philip should've revealed his secrets by now.
Vale read about such methods, and although they are forbidden, no one was stopping the Secret Organization from doing it to their captured target. They are a criminal organization in the first place.
Nevertheless, since the Academy wasn't in a hurry, perhaps they knew that Philip should still be fine.
Vale squinted his eyes as he hoped that was the case and that Philip could protect himself until a certain period passed.
"Then, when are you planning to save Philip?" Vale asked.
"Soon… It will happen soon." The Headmaster said.
Vale wasn't satisfied with this answer.
"Tsk… Philip might've already died at that time." Vale couldn't help but complain for Philip's sake.
Even if not for Priscilla's reward, Vale still wanted to save his friend. After all, Philip has been really good to him over the past year as they both shared their knowledge or what they've learned every time they watch the recordings of battles in the Archive Room.
Thinking that he may no longer come back made him uncomfortable.
"It's not easy to save him. Our Dark Seer predicted that his life wouldn't be in danger in the next three weeks, so we have some time."
After some thought, Headmaster Jean finally revealed such crucial information to Vale.
"Dark Seer?" Vale repeated as he nodded repeatedly. He could finally understand why the Headmaster was taking his time.
"Yes… You know about them, and they can be trusted." Headmaster Jean said as he crossed his arms.
However, Vale had already thought about this situation with prediction ability. Lotus' made him think about it before, so he also knew it couldn't always be accurate and couldn't predict many things.
"Is that the only thing that the Dark Seers found out?" Vale asked.
"Yes… So you don't have to worry." Headmaster Jean answered.
This made Vale disappointed, as he said in exasperation.
"The Dark Seers are amazing… However, it doesn't mean that Philip is not suffering at this time, right? We only know that he might die in the next three weeks. What if his fingers were already cut off by the time we rescued him? What if he was being tortured right now? What if they already removed his eyes and fingernails to make him reveal his secret? Shouldn't we save him as quickly as possible?" Vale said as he pointed out something that should be obvious.
Headmaster Jean squinted his eyes as he looked at Vale seriously.
"Is that something you'll do if you captured someone you wanted to get information from?"
"That's not important, Headmaster… Just give me Philip's location and the strength of the enemies. I'll try to save him. If I don't think I can save him, then I'll just retreat." Vale said with a sigh. He really wanted to try.
Headmaster Jean could tell that Vale was serious about his plan to save Philip. This had actually exceeded his expectations. After all, Vale shouldn't be at the level capable of sneaking into a large organization to save someone.
He wanted to know. He was curious whether Vale could save Philip. He also knew that Philip may not be in a good situation right now, but unfortunately, he really couldn't do much in his current situation. He just can't order the Vessels to charge to the enemy base without preparations.
After all, the death of a Vessel couldn't be compared to the life of a second-year student.
Headmaster Jean closed his eyes to think about Vale's proposal.
He wanted to save Philip as quickly as possible, but the enemy's territory was tricky.
'Haa… This is giving me a headache…'
He considered many things, and it lasted for five minutes before he was able to decide. In the end, Headmaster Jean nodded.
"You're right… Go ahead and save Philip. This is the information you need." Jean said as he handed over a piece of paper to Vale.
Vale couldn't help but be surprised that he succeeded in convincing the Headmaster.
"T-then… What about my classes?" Vale asked.
"Ha! Now you're worried about your class? Don't worry about them since I'm the one giving you a mission." Headmaster Jean said as he waved his hands to send Vale away.
"Thank you, Headmaster!" Vale said as he immediately left the office just in case the Headmaster changed his mind.
Thud!
As soon as the door closed, Headmaster Jean looked at the empty couch near the door and chuckled.
"How was it?" He asked.
Whoosh~
A figure of a man sitting comfortably on the couch suddenly appeared. If Vale was here, he would certainly recognize this person.
He was Isaac Vermont, the owner of the mysterious building at the hill near the Academy.
He didn't answer the Headmaster as he seemed to be deep in his thoughts.
After some time, he muttered…
"He noticed me."
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